Pharis Gichanga
Policy Analyst
Pharis Gichanga is a Nairobi-based policy analyst and political researcher focused on governance, political economy, conflict, democracy, and development in Africa. He studies state power, institutional performance, public policy, and the structural forces shaping political and socioeconomic outcomes across the continent.
His interests include democratic processes, state capacity, conflict dynamics, and sustainable development within Africa’s evolving political landscape.
Pharis Gichanga
When Governments Cannot Deliver, They Sell Hope
The emotional economy of modern African politics.
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AfricaEight States, One Gamble: East Africa’s Union Moment
An ambitious test of whether sovereignty can be shared to build a stronger, united East Africa.Pharis Gichanga
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AfricaWhen Floods Hit the Slums, the Whole City Pays
Extreme rains, fragile infrastructure, and neglected settlements are turning Nairobi’s floods into a national economic risk.Pharis Gichanga
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AfricaForeign InfluenceBeijing’s African Gamble: Growth or Debt Trap?
Beijing is reshaping Africa with billions in loans, bases, and trade. The continent faces a defining geopolitical choice.Pharis Gichanga
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AfricaConflict ZonesWhy Are Millions Still Fleeing the Horn of Africa?
In a region wracked by war, drought, and economic collapse, millions are left in limbo.Pharis Gichanga
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AfricaBeyond Baba: The Future of Kenyan Politics
Raila Odinga was more than a politician; he was a movement. His passing forces Kenya to confront a crucial question: will politics follow personality or principle?Pharis Gichanga
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AfricaForeign InfluenceThe Hunger Vote: How Food Crises Decide Elections in Africa
Hunger shapes elections in Ethiopia and South Sudan, your next meal could decide your vote.Pharis Gichanga
